LOCAL BRIEFING

STEAMBOAT SPRINGSOctober is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and a local agency is hosting an event. Advocates Against Battering and Abuse are having a walk and candlelight vigil at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25.

The walk will start at the Steamboat Springs Police Department, 840 Yampa Ave., and conclude at the Routt County Courthouse.

The vigil will honor those victims who have died, celebrate those who have survived and bring attention to the fact that many women, children and men continue to experience violence in their home.

For more information on volunteering or services, please call 879-2034.